NBA News for 4/22/2008
Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: April 21
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T-Mac, Rockets put themselves in big hole
T-Mac and the Rockets couldn't take care of business at home, as the Jazz won in Houston again for a 2-0 series lead.
Report: Isiah barred from talking to Knicks players
Former Knicks coach Isiah Thomas has reportedly been banned from having any contact with members of the team as part of his reassignment agreement with team president Donnie Walsh. - Read More...
Report: Knicks tell Thomas to stay away from team
Isiah Thomas will be barred from having any contact with the team as part of his reassignment agreement with New York Knicks president Donnie Walsh, The Daily News reported Tuesday.
Jazz primed to sweep
Deron Williams and the Jazz are threatening to sweep the undermanned and overmatched Rockets. Mike Kahn updates the playoff picture.
Garnett wins defensive player award
Boston's Kevin Garnett won the NBA's defensive player of the year award Tuesday. He beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier. The 6-foot-11 forward led the Celtics with 9.2 rebounds per game. He added 18.8 points, 1.2 blocks and 1.4 steals. Garnett helped the Celtics to league-best records of 66-16 (.805) overall and 31-10 (.738) on the road. Boston held opponents to just 90.3 points (second in the NBA) after allowing 99.2 points per game a season ago.
Stein: First-round memories
Suns vs. Spurs is already being hyped as the best first-round series ever. Is it? - Read More...
LeBron's near triple-double helps Cavs go up 2-0
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Williams, Jazz close out Rockets, lead 2-0
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Jackson, Williams on Walsh's coaching list
Mark Jackson and Herb Williams are on Donnie Walsh's list, and Jeff Van Gundy doesn't want to be. Walsh declined to reveal his other candidates to replace Isiah Thomas as New York Knicks coach and won't rush his search - even though waiting cost him a shot at Scott Skiles. The Chicago Bulls are the only other team with a coaching vacancy, though more could open during the postseason.
Tulsa glad to support Oklahoma City's NBA bid
Tulsa Mayor Kathy Taylor congratulated Oklahoma City officials on Tuesday for landing an NBA franchise and said there's no reason people in her town can't support the state's pro basketball team. - Read More...
Jackson: Bynum not close
Phil Jackson said Andrew Bynum is not close to returning to the court. - Read More...
LIVE: Mavs trying to even series with Hornets
LIVE: Magic battling Bosh, Raptors in Game 2
Hornets take 2-0 lead on Mavs
Once again, the Mavericks couldn't contain Chris Paul in Game 2. The result was a New Orleans rout and a 2-0 lead for the Hornets.
Paul, Hornets too much for Mavericks to handle
Spun honey: Hornets maul Mavericks, nab 2-0 edge
Chris Paul had 32 points and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists, leading New Orleans to a 127-103 victory over the Dallas ...
Bibby puts 'fair weather' label on Celtics fans
Mike Bibby thought the Celtics' crowd was loud in the playoff opener. He should get an even bigger earful in Game 2 after slamming ...
Howard's 20-20 repeat helps Magic see their way past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 ...
Paul Picks Apart Mavericks Again as Hornets Go Up 2-0 in Series
Chris Paul led New Orleans to a 127-103 victory over the Mavericks on Tuesday that gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. - Read More...
Global hoops considering rules changes
International basketball might undergo a significant change if new rules are passed this weekend, according to USA Basketball ...
Paul, Hornets race past Mavs
Once again, the Mavericks couldn't contain Chris Paul in Game 2. The result was a New Orleans rout and a 2-0 lead for the Hornets.
Extra-spry Spurs ward off Suns, snag 2-0 lead
Tony Parker scored 32 points to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-96 Game 2 victory on Tuesday night after the Phoenix Suns ...
Jazz Burn Rockets to Take 2-0 Series Lead
Deron Williams scored 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebounds as the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 90-84 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. - Read More...
LeBron, Cavs crush Wiz for 2-0 series lead
2008 NBA Playoffs - Day Three - April 21
Here at About.com, we'll be following each day of the 2008 NBA Playoffs - nothing too in-depth with these posts, but a bit of a recap that gives a couple... - Read More...
Gutsy Nash always gives his all ... but is it enough?
The Suns lost again and are down 0-2 to the Spurs. Mark Kriegel says Steve Nash's legacy could be on the line in these playoffs.
Kevin Garnett Wins Kia Defensive Player of the Year
The NBA announced today that Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics is the recipient of the 2007-08 NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award presented by Kia Motors. - Read More...
Celtics' Garnett named NBA's top defensive player
Boston's Kevin Garnett won the NBA's defensive player of the year award Tuesday. He beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's ...
Celts' Garnett named NBA's top defensive player
Boston's Kevin Garnett won the NBA's defensive player of the year award Tuesday. He beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier. - Read More...
Mississippi St. guard Gordon to enter NBA draft
Mississippi State point guard Jamont Gordon has decided to turn pro but won't hire an agent before the NBA draft. - Read More...
No suspension for Wiz's Haywood on LeBron foul
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. - Read More...
Jazz primed to sweep Rockets away
Deron Williams and Utah are threatening to sweep the undermanned Rockets. Mike Kahn updates the playoff picture.
Hornets-Mavs -- Game 2 Live Blog
Can the Mavs slow down Chris Paul and even up the series? Or can the Hornets continue their momentum from the second half of Game 1? NBA.com's John Schuhmann is live blogging Game 2. - Read More...
LIVE: Hornets facing Mavs in Game 2
The Mavericks couldn't contain Chris Paul in the second half of Game 1. Will tonight be any different? Follow Game 2 (LIVE) here.
Haywood avoids suspension over hard foul
Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood was so steamed over his lack of playing time in last year's playoffs series against the Cleveland Cavaliers that he left the court before the final game was over and removed the nameplate above his locker. In this year's rematch, Haywood has very much made a name for himself. In highlight shows across the land, he's The Man Who Shoved LeBron James. "I've been criticized normally for not fouling," Haywood said. "This is actually different ground for me.
Former Sonics owner Schultz sues to reverse sale
Former Sonics owner Howard Schultz is suing the current owners to rescind the sale of the team. - Read More...
LIVE: Suns renew battle with Spurs in Game 2
Bibby calls Boston backers 'fair weather' fans
Mike Bibby thought the Celtics' crowd was loud in the playoff opener. He should get an even bigger earful in Game 2 after slamming the fans. Bibby called Boston's backers "fair weather" fans who jumped on the "bandwagon" when the Celtics grew from one of the NBA's worst teams last season into the one with the best record in the league this season. "I wouldn't say it's the smartest comment," Kevin Garnett said Tuesday.
Former owner Schultz sues to negate Sonics sale
Former Seattle SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz has filed a lawsuit to undo his sale of the team to an Oklahoma City-based group ...
Bosh misses at buzzer, Magic take 2-0 lead
Howard's Second 20-20 Game Lifts Magic Past Raptors
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. - Read More...
Orlando holds off Toronto
Dwight Howard scored 29 points and pulled down 20 rebounds, his second consecutive 20-20 game, as the Magic edged the Raptors 104-103. Howard talked about the victory after the game.
Spurs storm past Suns in second half
The Spurs clamped down on defense in the second half and stormed past the Suns to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.
Spurs surge past Suns, seize 2-0 lead in series